Cuba Township Services

Passport Processing Services

Cuba Township is processing new passports by appointment only.  DS-11 Applications for a U.S. Passport are available online.  

The U.S. Department of State processing times have been extended:

• Routine processing of a passport application now takes 6-8 weeks
• Expedited processing of a passport (for an additional $60 per passport) takes 2-3 weeks

Passport processing times begin the day we receive an application at a passport agency or center, not on the day the customer applied for a passport. Mail times may vary across the country.

If you want to renew an adult passport, visit Travel.state.gov’s renewal page.

To check the status of your passport, click here.

Please visit the Department of State for more details on passports and travel advisories, and for adult passport renewals.

Please call the Township office at 847-381-1924 to make an appointment. Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Allow approximately 30 minutes for processing time.

To download applications, find details on requirements, fees, and  required documentation, click “Learn More”:

Voter Registration

Available at the Township office for any Illinois resident.

You can also register to vote online at the State Board of Elections’ Illinois Online Voter Registration Application Website.

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License or State Identification Card is required.

To register to vote you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election and turn 18 on or before the date of the General or Consolidated Election.
• Live in your election precinct at least 30 days prior to an election.
• Not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction.
• Not claim the right to vote anywhere else.

Two forms of identification are required to register:

• At least one of the two forms must show your name and current physical address.
• List of acceptable IDs.

More information is available on the Lake County Clerk’s webpage.

Notary Public Services

By appointment only. Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM. Please call (847) 381-1120.

Offered at no charge.

Township Vehicle Stickers

Available at no charge for residents living in unincorporated areas of the Township.  There is no charge for the stickers and they are not required- they are offered as a courtesy and by appointment only.

Clothing and Textile and Reuse-A-Shoe Drop Off Location – SWALCO Partnership

Cuba Township is now a clothing and textile and Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location in partnership with SWALCO.

Clothing, textile, and shoe recycling is a full-circle program and your new, gently used donations (which will be reused) are diverted from landfills. Below is a list of Acceptable and Non Acceptable Items.

Acceptable Items:             

Clothing Items

• Blouses and shirts
• Coats and jackets
• Dresses
• Halloween costumes
• Hats and scarves
• Pants, shorts and jeans
• Pet clothing
• Socks (single or in pairs)
• Suits and tuxedos
• Swimsuits
• Sweaters and sweatshirts
• Ties
• Undergarments

Clothing Accessories

• Backpacks
• Belts
• Purses and handbags
• Tote Bags

Household Textiles

• Bedspreads
• Duvets
• Comforters
• Sheets
• Blankets
• Quilts
• Curtains
• Drapes
• Sofa Covers
• Table linens
• Towels and washcloths

Plush/Stuffed Animals

Unacceptable Items:

• Wet, odorous, or moldy items
• Nylons and Pantyhose
• Fabric Scraps
• Craft Scraps (yarns, threads & other craft materials)
• Pillows
• Sleeping Bags
• Mattresses
• Rugs
• Carpet
• Cushions
• Foam furniture and foam mats
• Large Luggage
• Electric Blankets & Mattress Pads
• Non-Fabric Household Linens: Vinyl Shower Curtains, tablecloths, furniture covers, etc.

Shoes

All other boots, like dress boots, hiking boots, and rain boots are accepted. Any brand and any size will be accepted. Shoes in any condition, from new or gently used, to those that are worn, will be accepted. Even those with stains or holes will be accepted. And, the great news is that 95% or more of all the materials collected will be recycled or reused. UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS include Roller Blades, Ice Skates, and Winter Boots. Before dropping off your shoes, please tie the laces of each pair together; if they are sandals or have no laces, please place a rubberband on the pair to keep the shoes together.

Used Eyeglasses Drop-off Box

Available in the Township office.  Eyeglasses are collected by the Lions club and given to health care professionals for distribution to the needy.

Warning Sirens

Located throughout the Township to warn residents of dangerous weather. The sirens are owned and maintained by the Township with cooperation from the local fire department.  The sirens are designed to be heard outside to warn residents to seek shelter.

Retired Flags

Drop off retired flags at the Township office.  The local VFW post and American Legion will collect the flags and dispose of them at periodic sanctioned ceremonies.

Handicapped Parking Placard Applications

Available at the Township office by appointment only.  Once approved by a physician, the Township can provide a temporary parking placard for up to 90 days.  If a permanent card is required, obtain a temporary placard from the Township, then mail the application to the Secretary of State’s office for a permanent card.

Mosquito Abatement Services

Provided for the Township through a contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc.  Larviciding is done throughout the Township to prevent the hatching of mosquito eggs.  Emergency spraying is performed if the West Nile Virus is detected in the Township. Sign up for our newsletter here:

The Clarke Portal Hotline is the citizen response system to help residents report standing water and answer questions about mosquito control activities including being added to a notification system for adult mosquito control activities.  Use the Clarke Portal Hotline at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline or call toll-free at (630) 894-2000; Press 1 for Clark Mosquito Hotline.

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Clarke will use a helicopter to drop granules into water sources shown on the map below to prevent mosquito breeding, weather conditions permitting.

Lending Closet

Orthopedic items such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs, are available to Township residents.  Items are lent at no charge.  Please contact the Township office at (847) 381-1924 to determine availability.